Test knit for Andrea. This is a very elegant, simple sweater, perfect for warm weather.

Notes to self:

• I put a stitch marker in the increase row, that way I didn’t have to keep track of my rows, and only had to count back down to that marker. It moved up every time I increased.

• REMEMBER to put a sleeve marker at the beginning and end of the row, and don’t remove them until you’re finished with the sleeves.

• Used cabled c/o for front and back. Slipped first stitch of every row.

When doing sleeves:

• throw a stitch marker after your wrap and turn, but before you start back the other direction, makes it easier to remember where your w/ts are; it’s also helpful to know how many stitch markers you’ll need for the size you’re making (for instance, I made the smallest size, so I had 8 w/t total);

• when picking up stitches to start each sleeve, leave a very long tail and use it to seam up the sides- saves the step of weaving it in.

• Short row method:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yVikAvPuE4 and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFrVqx-iN7k

Finishing:

• Whomever invented the i-cord b/o is an evil genius. It looks amazing, and is such a chore. I used this video for reference, though the pattern specifies 4 stitches, and this video uses three. (same thing, just remember to do four so that your icord is substantial enough to justify the work)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEbaZ6COOYk

• Mattress stitch seam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJ7KEGUTlJM